A patient is instructed to take an oral troche by:
1. dissolving it slowly in the mouth.
2. chewing and swallowing it.
3. holding it under the tongue for 1 minute.
4. swallowing it whole with 8 oz of water.
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These miscellaneous products are used to soothe minor inflammation in the mouth. The patient should be taught the appropriate administration technique for the drug form that is being used.
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a. Decreased range of motion of the joint b. Decreased bone mass c. Decreased muscle mass d. Decreased energy
A client is in the clinic and tells the nurse that the family was hiking and came across a snake. The client told the family to run, but became concerned when the client's heart rate felt very high. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "I will ask the doctor to order an ECG." 2. "That is your adrenal glands protecting you." 3. "You should probably make an appointment with a cardiologist." 4. "You were just frightened."
The concentration of the final urine is determined by antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is secreted by which gland?
a. Posterior pituitary b. Thyroid c. Parathyroid d. Anterior pituitary
The nurse notes that a client has an elevated cholesterol level. Which health problem is this client at risk for developing?
1. Osteoarthritis 2. Ischemic stroke 3. Hemorrhagic stroke 4. Traumatic brain injury